I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do? “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem?” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why?” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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2 . China’s growing excellence in scientific and medical research is playing a major role in the global war on pathogens (病原体) and infectious diseases, according to Alain Merieux, chairman and CEO of French Conglomerate Institute Merieux.
He first visited the country in April 1978, several months before the central government launched its transformative reform and opening-up policy. Since then, he has spent decades dedicated to cooperation in the health sector, eventually leading to the opening of China’s first P4—photolithographic pattern plated probe—laboratory in 2015. The lab, which is based in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has the highest biosafety standards in the world, allowing researchers to study the most dangerous viruses, including Ebola.
“In the health field, which is the one I know best, China has been able to address major issues over the past 40 years,” Merieux said, “providing access to healthcare for everyone in an enormous country; fighting against the major threats represented by pathogens, respiratory diseases and cancer; and preventing food-borne health risks.”
“The country has particularly excelled in terms of infrastructure (基础设施), as the creation of highways, airports and high-speed trains has completely changed the country,” he said.
| A．He wants to contribute more to the whole world. |
| B．He also praised the overall changes seen in the nation. |
| C．This fight must be global, since pathogens cut across borders. |
| D．His company was established by his grandfather in Lyon in 1897. |
| E．The project has become a symbol of Chinese-French collaboration in public health. |
| F．His aim is to improve diagnosis and treatment of major infectious diseases in China. |
| G．There has also been remarkable progress in scientific research, as well as academic and science. |
3 . Life can change in the blink of an eye. While Bridgette was in the parking lot, together with her kids, a car hit them. This left them
Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, joined her. Without delay, he
Still, this wasn’t an easy
The mother and kids were
In addition to being grateful for Bridgette and her kids’safe rescue, the heroic students who helped are also getting their
| A．trapped | B．lost | C．ignored | D．hidden |
| A．warmed | B．weathered | C．blinded | D．shone |
| A．normal | B．complex | C．puzzling | D．suspected |
| A．jumped | B．fell | C．rolled | D．slipped |
| A．followed | B．gathered | C．pulled | D．advised |
| A．fierce | B．competitive | C．urgent | D．strange |
| A．searched for | B．wandered through | C．pointed at | D．rushed into |
| A．sigh | B．scream | C．weep | D．pray |
| A．project | B．task | C．preparation | D．solution |
| A．dragged | B．appointed | C．transported | D．called |
| A．judgements | B．efforts | C．returns | D．recoveries |
| A．expenses | B．medicines | C．foods | D．wards |
| A．learn | B．heal | C．escape | D．change |
| A．honest | B．enthusiastic | C．incredible | D．optimistic |
| A．promised | B．desired | C．continued | D．deserved |
4 . My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour.
One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity.
Reyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts.
Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit.
| A．You can try reusing your containers. |
| B．You can live a low-waste lifestyle too. |
| C．She used to bring reusable bags to the market. |
| D．You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery.” |
| E．I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning. |
| F．Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them. |
| G．You can try sourcing your own food by growing a garden in your community. |
The world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And
The award recognizes
The prize for outstanding biological achievement
The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more
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Dear Peter,
I’m glad to hear of your exhibition about Chinese traditional culture.
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Li Hua
7 . Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to
Robinson follows a strict
Robinson’s runs are
While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally
Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of
Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His
| A．spend | B．save | C．earn | D．raise |
| A．standard | B．duty | C．routine | D．instruction |
| A．weight | B．action | C．skill | D．state |
| A．relaxed | B．reacted | C．adjusted | D．balanced |
| A．block | B．border | C．trail | D．wall |
| A．challenges | B．occasions | C．pressure | D．danger |
| A．organizing | B．completing | C．launching | D．broadcasting |
| A．prepared | B．tracked | C．changed | D．shared |
| A．taken off | B．worn out | C．set aside | D．given away |
| A．enjoys | B．records | C．ends | D．remembers |
| A．busy | B．equal | C．interesting | D．short |
| A．surprise | B．excitement | C．peace | D．dislike |
| A．running | B．working | C．playing | D．living |
| A．dinners | B．news | C．shops | D．donations |
| A．limits | B．sights | C．values | D．rules |
| A．By car. | B．On foot. | C．By plane. |
9 . Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist.
According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills.
Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness? The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task.
Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise.
The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time.”
1. What is paragraph 1 about?| A．Introducing a project. | B．Defining a concept. |
| C．Stating a phenomenon. | D．Providing an instruction. |
| A．An active pursuit | B．A conflicting mindset. |
| C．A leisure activity. | D．An effortless choice. |
| A．By breaking the task into small units. |
| B．By stepping out of your comfort zone. |
| C．By finishing undone project right now. |
| D．By reducing the variety of your choice. |
| A．The method of improving skills. | B．The management of responsibility. |
| C．The happiness from easy activities. | D．The wisdom of using your “me-time”. |
10 . Disney finally has its first young plus-size heroine, and fans across the Internet are in high spirits.
“Reflect” is a short film now on Disney about a young ballet dancer named Bianca who struggles with her body image. In the short (短片), Bianca doesn’t want to but has to look at herself in the mirror, checking her posture. Always feeling depressed to find herself fatty and ugly, she almost gives up dancing ballet. Though body positivity and self-acceptance can be easier said than done, eventually, she overcome her negative feelings and dance freely.
Though the film was first released on the platform in September, many social media users are now celebrating “Reflect” as a win for representation among the young.
“16 year old me needed this Disney short before I quit ballet because I didn’t want to be the fat girl in class anymore,” one user on Twitter said. “I’m glad little ones (小朋友) will have this. 10/10 (10 分满分评级) for Reflect!” “I don’t think you all comprehend, this is my Ariel,” a TikTok user said in a video, titled “Disney, you really got me in my feelings.”
Making the film from the perspective of a dancer, director Hillary Bradfield explained, felt natural. “When people watch the short, I hope that they can feel more positively about themselves and how they look, and feel okay about the tough parts of their journey,” Bradfield said.
1. Which of the following best describes Bianca?| A．Sensitive. | B．Ambitious. | C．Warm-hearted. | D．Energetic. |
| A．To tell the truth of the short. | B．To show their favor to “Reflect”. |
| C．To give an explanation of “Reflect”. | D．To make a comparison with other movies. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. |
| C．All that glitters is not gold. | D．It’s self-acceptance that really counts. |
| A．Sport and health. | B．Science and technology. |
| C．Movie and art. | D．Travel and history. |
